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User Profile

Professional Info
Organization: 
Indiana University East
Position Type: 
Other
Title: 
Medicaid Waiver Coordinator
Short Bio: 

I am a diploma registered nurse with also a bachelor of arts degree in biology. I am in my 15th year as an employee for a branch of Indiana University East ,  doing business as   Area 9 In Home and Community Service Agency . This is 1 of 16 Area Agencies on Aging in the state of Indiana (1 of 2 affiliated with a university) and we provide services  for aging and disabled residents of all ages in  Wayne, Union, Fayette, Franklin, and Rush Counties in eastern IN.  In my position , I primarily deal with agency case managers who assess and monitor IN residents  who qualify for Medical Medicaid and receive in home aide services under a waivered program approved by CMS for individuals who would physically qualify to be in a nursing home. I act as a resource in interpreting Indiana waiver regulations , review all plans prior to them being exported to the State for decision., and act as the agency liaison with the State for this program.

Discipline: 
Health
Area of Expertise: 
Access
Area of Expertise: 
Community
Area of Expertise: 
Cost
Area of Expertise: 
Services
Area of Expertise Short Description: 

Reviewing and interpreting IN regulations on Medicaid Aged and Disabled program; supervising agency staff involved in this program; interaction with Division of Family Resources(Medicaid eligibility), providers of home care services, nursing homes and medical facilities; determine if clients meet level of care to be on the program; review all service plans submitted to the State for determination for Medicaid payment , assist in development of Agency policy and procedure for case managers and Medicaid Waiver program

 

Area of Interest: 
Collaboration
Area of Interest: 
Community
Area of Interest: 
Learning
Area of Interest: 
Networks
Area of Interest: 
Services
Area of Interest: 
Teaching
Area of Interest Short Description: 

activities that enhances understanding and collaboration for promotion of quality in-home service availability as an option for all community residents

Online Experience Level: 
Beginner